Math Problem Statement
2 lines intersect. A line with points R, S, U intersects a line with points V, S, T at point S. In the diagram, which angles form a linear pair? Select three options.
AngleRST and AngleRSV AngleRST and AngleTSU AngleRST and AngleVSU AngleTSU and AngleUSV AngleTSU and AngleRSV
Solution
In this diagram, two lines intersect at point . When two lines intersect, the angles around the point of intersection often form linear pairs, which are adjacent angles whose measures sum to 180 degrees.
Given the points on one line and on the other, let's evaluate which angles form linear pairs:
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Angle RST and Angle RSV:
- and share a common side (segment ) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
This is a correct option.
- and share a common side (segment ) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
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Angle RST and Angle TSU:
- These two angles do not share a common side and are not adjacent. They do not form a linear pair.
This is not a correct option.
- These two angles do not share a common side and are not adjacent. They do not form a linear pair.
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Angle RST and Angle VSU:
- These two angles do share a common side (segment ) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
This is a correct option.
- These two angles do share a common side (segment ) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
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Angle TSU and Angle USV:
- These two angles share a common side (segment ) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
This is a correct option.
- These two angles share a common side (segment ) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
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Angle TSU and Angle RSV:
- These two angles do not share a common side and are not adjacent. They do not form a linear pair.
This is not a correct option.
- These two angles do not share a common side and are not adjacent. They do not form a linear pair.
Correct options:
- Angle RST and Angle RSV
- Angle RST and Angle VSU
- Angle TSU and Angle USV
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 questions to further explore this concept:
- What are adjacent angles in the context of intersecting lines?
- How can you identify vertical angles when two lines intersect?
- What is the relationship between supplementary angles and linear pairs?
- Can angles that are not adjacent form a linear pair?
- How do you calculate the measures of unknown angles when given one angle in a linear pair?
Tip: Linear pairs always form supplementary angles, so their measures always add up to 180 degrees.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Angles
Linear Pairs
Intersecting Lines
Formulas
Sum of adjacent angles in a linear pair equals 180°
Theorems
Linear Pair Axiom
Supplementary Angles Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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